starboard

noun

the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose

verb

turn to the right, of helms or rudders

adjective

located on the right side of a ship or aircraft

Roots

steoranstar- · Old English · steer bord-board · Old English · plank, board

Synonyms for starboard

astarboard larboardn

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Where does starboard come from?

The word starboard breaks down into 2 roots of Old English origin: star-, from Old English steoran (“steer”); and -board, from Old English bord (“plank, board”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.